Creating a New Normal

Here are 5 sanity-saving tips for parents during quarantine by Melisa Moran!

Create Structure and Set Expectations

Bedtimes and boundaries are still important! Remember, kids and adolescents crave structure and the normalcy of a routine.

Determine what kind of a schedule will work best for your family and enforce it! … and don’t forget to set aside time for family bonding!

Divide and Conquer

Seize the opportunity to delegate some tasks to your kiddos. This teaches them a valuable lesson about teamwork.

Divvying up the household chores will lighten your load, reinforce the structure and routine you’ve created for the family, and even help to curb complaints of boredom.

Re-Examine Resources

Now is the time to lean on your supports and external resources, especially if you find yourself wearing more “hats” than usual.

With regards to academics, how can teachers, counselors, therapists, tutors, and others in your community offer support to your student? Ask for help!

Self Soothe

Make self-care a priority, give yourself a breather, and model self-soothing for your children.

Properly resourcing yourself will give you more bandwidth to tackle challenges and it’ll be much easier to keep your cool emotionally when the going gets tough!

Practice Gratitude

Find time every day to practice gratitude. Whether it’s first thing in the morning, right before bed, or as a family bonding exercise around the dinner table. Focusing intentionally on gratitude during trying times can help to restore a sense of internal peace and encourage a more hopeful outlook on the future.